The Fourth Annual Larry Cantine Memorial Double Tennis Delight was played on Saturday, June 20. Players from Milbank, Sioux Falls, Brookings, and Fairmont, Minnesota, squared off at Cantine Courts in Milbank. The 14 players were paired up and assigned to opponents randomly. Don Waletich, a 1984 graduate of Milbank... Read more
USDA’s Farm Service Agency is now accepting nominations from Farmers and Ranchers who want to serve on local FSA county committees. You can nominate yourself or a candidate of your choice, now through August 3. Farm organizations may also submit nominations. Serving on an FSA county committee is your... Read more
The annual Q-Fest BBQ competition was held during Farley Fest 2026 in Milbank on Saturday, June 20. Five teams vied for the title of pitmaster and divided the $3900 prize money. Winners: Grand Champion: Red Ring BBQ – (l. to r.) Nick Sime, Quint Homan, and Clint Homan – ... Read more
Jamie Cardwell
Obituaries June 24, 2026 0
Jamie “Jamer” Cardwell, 57, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Essentia Health – Grace Home in Graceville, MN. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sioux Historic Pavilion in Ortonville, MN, and... Read more
It’s o-fish-al. The 45th Annual Big Stone Walleye Classic hauled in 268 fish for a total of 584.35 pounds on Saturday June 20. The morning started at 7 a.m. with gorgeous weather and 74 teams. The top two teams caught 18.75 pounds a piece. Because two teams tied for... Read more
The Big Stone Pedal Pullers held a state-sanctioned contest for children ages four through 12 in Milbank. The event was conducted during 2026 Farley Fest on Saturday, June 20. The first, second, and third place winners advance to the state pull in Mitchell on September 7. Local Winners: (no... Read more
Bobby McMahon Jr.
Obituaries June 20, 2026 0
Robert “Bobby” McMahon, Jr., age 65, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Robert William McMahon, Jr. was born on October 16, 1960, in Sioux City, IA, to Robert and Sandra (Jahn) McMahon.... Read more
Joe Kanthak
Obituaries June 19, 2026 0
Joseph “Joe” M. Kanthak, 56, of Revillo, SD, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Revillo. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Annunciation in Revillo, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more
WYSIWYG Opens Farley Fest Friday Night
Local NewsUncategorized June 19, 2026 0
Festies rejoice! It’s just hours until Farley Fest 2026 and music starts pulsing through the park. WYSIWYG – What You See Is What You Get or Wizzy Wig for short – starts the weekend off with classic rock anthems juxtaposed with modern country ballads. WYSIWYG features musicians from Milbank... Read more
Tom Schuneman, Angie Ackerman, Jason Ackerman, and Justin Ackerman won first place at the Sixth Annual Casino Royale held at Whetstone Creek Golf Course on Saturday, June 6. Their team outshot 140 other golfers. Jacob Jackson, Mitch Quade, Gage Sayler, and Jonny Ash took second place. Ben Harstad was... Read more
